murphyAcrylates/Methoxy PEG-4 Methacrylate Copolymer
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Acrylic copolymer, Film-forming polymer
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, and their esters combined with methoxy polyethylene glycol methacrylate monomers. Synthesized through free radical polymerization of the acrylic and methacrylate monomers to form the copolymer chain.
Acrylates/Methoxy PEG-4 Methacrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of methoxy PEG-4 methacrylate and one or more monomers of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters.
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Hair
Softens and detangles hair
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2018
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR